March 11, 1939 - Jan. 2, 2025 D. Elaine Brown, 85, of Alpena, passed away on Jan. 2, 2025. She was born on March 11, 1939, in Newberry, to the late Harold and Ethel (Young) Ackley. Dorothy is survived by her children Harold (Pam) Brown of New York, Wilma Brown of Alpena, her brother Roy ...

April 7, 1958 - Jan. 8, 2025 Vicky Marie Thrasher, 66, of Alpena, passed away peacefully on Jan. 8, 2025. Born on April 7, 1958, in Flint, to the late Herb and Grace (Hill) Yager, Vicky lived a life characterized by her unwavering warmth and generosity. Vicky’s early years in Flint ...

Sept. 25, 1939 - Dec. 31, 2024 Gene R. Kolnowski, age 85, of Ellicott City, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Dec. 31, 2024, after an extended illness. At the time of his passing, Gene was living in an Assisted Living facility in Elkridge, Maryland. Gene was born on Sept. 25, 1939, ...

Sept. 28, 1930 - Jan. 6, 2025 Helen Doris Page, 94, of Alpena, passed away Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, at her home. Helen Doris Gries was born Sept. 28, 1930, in Alpena County, to the late William and Emma (Zarske) Gries. On Oct. 29, 1949, she married John Page. He preceded her in death on ...

May 14, 1932 - Jan. 5, 2025 Lillian Hannah Siegert, 92, of Hubbard Lake, passed away Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Turning Brook. Lillian was born on May 14, 1932, to the late Ewald and Margaret (Domke) Siegert. She worked for GTE and later Verizon retired in 1987. She was a member of St. ...

Feb. 15, 1945 - Jan. 6, 2025 Michael “Mike” Prell, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, at the age of 79, in Millington. Born on Feb. 15, 1945, in Alpena. Mike spent his formative years in his hometown, graduating from Alpena High ...